April 2010

I am very excited to announce the release of my very first book Whip Up Mini Quilts, published by Chronicle books And in honour of my just released book I declare April to be Mini Quilt Month! Every day this month I will posting tutorials and features – all mini quilt related.

Mini Quilts have been around for over 100 years, and served a couple of different purposes. They were a fun way for young girls to learn how to sew, sewing simple quilt designs for their dolls. They also were also a great educational tool that mothers and grandmothers could make for their children and grandchildren – these often had letters or motifs appliqued or embroidered onto them. I find it wonderful that mini quilts are still made today, as teaching/learning tools and as play things. And now added to these two uses comes a third – as pieces of contemporary art.

In this month of April, I will be showcasing various artists who work with mini quilts as their main medium, as well as makers and quilters who just happen to make mini quilts because they can, because its a fun and its a quick way to get creative, and because making mini quilts is surprisingly satisfying. In this month of mini quilts you will find links to free online patterns and tutorials, and generally all things mini and quilty.

My book Whip Up Mini Quilts has contributions from 24 artists and makers and I will be featuring these wonderful creative women’s work during this month as well. [Later on in the month there will be blog tours and other such promotional events - but more on that later...] Enjoy this month of mini quilts – and please feel free to email me with your suggestions and links whipup[at]gmail.com and if you have a chance add your mini quilt creations to the whipup flickr pool.

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